Juicing For Health Looks at the Health Benefits of Juicing Fresh Fruit & Vegetables at Home

Have you ever wondered why juicing at home was so popular? Does juicing for really help improve your health? Let me ask you a few questions.

• Do you have health problems?

• Are you lacking in energy?

• Always tired?

• Always getting sick?

• Can’t seem to get over those cold or flu symptoms?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone – but there may be an easy solution. Juicing!

Since I started juicing, I have noticed a huge change in my health. I have more energy, less illness and and my joints don’t ache anymore.

You may think that buying juices in the supermarket will give you all of the benefits of juicing at home, but without all of the hassles of preparing and juicing the fruits and vegetables yourself. Well, think again. In our article 10 Hidden Dangers & 26 Additives in Supermarket Juices, we describe the way supermarket juices are made, and more importantly, what is put into them. You might be shocked to learn that many additives can cause severe allergic reactions, some may even be carcinogenic (cause cancer). There are additives that are banned in some countries, but not others, and even additives that were banned in some European countries (possible connections to ADHD and cancer), but these countries were forced to use them again by the EU – oh, and these additives are in use in the US. Read the article and make up your own mind, but I think you’ll agree, that making your own juices is far more healthy – at least you have a better idea of what you are drinking.

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Best Juicer to Buy?

Top 3 Centrifugal Juicers

Centrifugal juicers are great for quickly making large amounts of fresh juice. They use a spinning fine mesh basket and the power of centrifugal forces to separate the pulp from the juice. Some are better than others, obviously, so we’ll show you our top 3 picks.

Top 3 Single Gear Juicers

Single gear juicers use a single auger (gear) which has a spiral shape to push the fruit and vegetables against a metal screen to extract the juice. The pulp continues its journey out through the end of the juicer and is collected in a separate bin. The quality and quantity of juice extracted using a single gear juicer is far superior to centrifugal juicers, so this really is the minimum recommended style of juicer. If you can afford it, go to dual gear.

Top 3 Dual Gear Juicers

Dual gear juicers have two gears to triturate (grind, pulverize) the fruit and vegetables you put down the chute. These juicers, like the single auger juicers are very efficient, produce no heat, and work at a slow RPM to ensure the best possible yield and quality of the juice. If you can afford a dual gear juicer you should get one. They are the best juicers you can buy.

Top 3 Wheatgrass Juicers

Wheatgrass juicers are often put into their own category, when in fact, they are simply single or twin gear juicers capable of chewing, pounding and extracting the juice from all manner of produce including wheatgrass, leafy greens like romaine lettuce, herbs, etc. If your primary reason for getting a juicer is for wheatgrass, look for juicers marketed as wheatgrass juicers. Otherwise you can just as happily look at single or twin gear juicers which will still do a good job.

Vitamins

Niacin (vitamin B3) is the vitamin that can cause Pellagra when deficient

Niacin is also known as vitamin B3. Not only has it been used in the treatment of anxiety, depression and other mental disorders, but it may also lower cholesterol.

Alpha-Carotene can be made into Vitamin A but is a co-factor for other substances

Alpha carotene is found in carrots, peppers and other plants. Alpha Carotene may be important in the prevention of cervical cancer but it is also a source of vitamin A, since it can be converted by our body.

Flavonoids (Formerly called Vitamin P)

Found in green tea and other plants, vitamin P is not actually a vitamin but a group of compounds called flavanoids. These chemicals are thought to help protect against radiation damage.

Minerals

Zinc is great to help fight infection

Zinc is an essential part of many enzymes in our body. It is also commonly used in lozenges for early treatment of colds. However, in high doses, it can be toxic.

Iodine for good thyroid health

Iodine is an important mineral for the production of thyroid hormones T3 and T4. Too much or too little iodine can cause problems.

Magnesium for energy regulation, an enzyme co-factor and involved in muscle contraction

About 50% of the Magnesium in our bodies is found in bone. In the body, it has vital roles in muscle and nerve function, as well as heart rhythm, immune system and bones. It may help reduce blood pressure and may have a role in a whole host of medical problems when we are deficient, and most people probably are.

Other Nutrients

Plant pigment Lycopene may help prevent types of cancer and other diseases

Some plants make a red pigement called Lycopene. The most common source for most people is tomatoes. Lycopene is thought to help prevent certain types of cancer, but also may help with cholesterol problems and prevent hardening of the arteries. Time to eat more tomatoes!

Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant that is used to treat insulin resistance

Lipoic acid can be made in our bodies but is often taken as a supplement, particularly in treating insulin resistance in type 2 diabetics. You can get it from several vegetables.

Lutein and Zeaxanthin for good eye health

Lutein and Zeaxanthin are two nutrients that are important for good eye health. Since the eyes “collect” light, there is a lot og UV radiation entering the eyes, and lutein and zeaxanthin help to mop up the free radicals that result.

Diseases & Conditions:

Can Juicing Help With Specific Diseases?

Juicing can be a powerful weapon against some diseases.

Functional Foods and Nutritional Supplements to help you lose weight

When juicing for weight loss, it is often a good idea to take some supplements to make sure that you can stick with your program and get the nutrients you need for your body to function. In addition, some nutrients help turn your fat cell around, so that instead of usually taking fat into them, they release fat to be used for energy and other metabolic processes.